Is Limerick safe for solo female travelers?

Limerick, is generally a safe and welcoming place for solo female travelers. As always, though, it's important to exercise sensible precautions. Limerick has a tight-knit community and is generally friendly to tourists. However, like any place, it can be unsafe at times. Avoid less crowded areas and walking alone late at night. Be mindful of your surroundings, especially while in city center areas. Theft and pick-pocketing can happen occasionally. Public transport is reliable and considered safe, but basic caution on late-night services is advisable.

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How safe is Limerick for female travelers?

How safe is Limerick for women?

Local safety index

2.8 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

It can have good days and bad but from growing up here I have noticed how unsafe it is to go put at certain hours or certain places. For example I would not go near myross past 8pm or 6pm when it is dark earlier.

Posted: October 26, 2025
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Nika

Nika

Limerick is typically safe during the day but if you are of Indian descent of of the region beware of you teenage boy groups. They tend to set off fireworks close to halloween and new yeara and with the rise of racism Asians are at the forefront of their stupid actions. Otherwise Limerick is very welcoming and aside the loud city life its enjoyable!

Posted: October 25, 2025
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Ella

Ella

If you stay in the right places and in a group you’ll be generally okay, keep the head up and mind yourself. My Mexican friends have experienced discrimination however and these people don’t hesitate to put hands on you- idk how common this is though. Do we really feel safe anywhere?

Posted: May 6, 2025
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I have only lived here for a few months now, but I have felt relatively safe. I’ve had a couple of encounters with weird/creepy men at bus stops, but generally I feel pretty safe here! Walking around at night isn’t too bad. One thing to note is that the bus service stops around midnight.

Posted: April 12, 2025
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